With a focus on the MENA region and the UAE centrally positioned as a true financial hub, MEBIS looks at how banks in the Middle East are adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape and continue to inno-vate with technology in the financial services industry. MEBIS is the undisputed market leader in banking technology platforms for the MENA region, bringing together banking leaders, fintech…
– Fintechs focused on remittances are capturing legacy lenders’ market share – The UN and other bodies are calling for remittance fees to be capped at 3% – Emerging markets have been at the forefront of mobile-first fintech growth – Cryptocurrency is also increasingly disrupting the remittances space A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining…
– Cryptocurrency uptake continued to grow exponentially in 2021 – Emerging nations led the world in terms of crypto adoption – The new incarnation of blockchain-based currencies is driving uptake – Adoption is set to expand despite ecological and economicconcerns Emerging markets were at the forefront of last year’s massive growth in global cryptocurrency adoption. With this…
This will include an extensive programme, full exhibition and that much missed opportunity for participants to network and connect with key experts, industry peers and potential clients. For nearly 20 years GTR MENA has covered critical market insight and provided excellent networking opportunities with leading experts from the region. This in-person gathering promises a highly anticipated opportunity…
– A first wave of M&A in GCC banking was prompted by the 2014 oil price crash – The coronavirus pandemic has given rise to the start of a second wave – Saudi Arabia and Qatar have seen major tie-ups finalised in recent months – Covid-19 fallout and an excess of smaller banks will prompt further consolidation More than a year after the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the…
The UAE was relatively well placed to withstand the sudden shock of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to its diversified economy, record forex reserves, moderate public debt levels, high credit rating and strong net external asset position. Home to a large number of expatriate workers, the country had become the world’s second-largest source of remittance outflows before Covid-19. Despite the subsequent…
World-class presentations from frontrunners in the field Practical takeaways from case studies Networking opportunities with regional and global AI leaders Interactive, unprecedented insight into banking with AI Diverse program with 18 different sessions and over 40 speakers …
Join us for a well-crafted business forum. Learn about recent developments and global and regional trends in trade finance, trade facilitation and trade dispute resolution. Hear from prominent speakers on topical discussions and relevant news. Gain innovative and practical insights. Network with 150+ experts and professionals. …
Despite the ubiquity of futures trading on advanced markets around the globe, they remain a relatively new concept in the Gulf. Futures represent an essential risk-management tool for fund managers, and their arrival to the region has long been anticipated by stakeholders. In this regard, Dubai has established itself as a regional pioneer, with three of its markets either offering futures products…
Home to nearly one-third of the GCC’s banking assets, the UAE’s banking industry is the biggest in the region. Dubai is one of the nation’s two financial centres, and through its vibrant onshore and offshore markets, the emirate has established itself as an integral component of the global financial services sphere. Despite the adverse effects of low oil prices in recent years, the domestic…
